Livestock markets
(for Scotland)
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Animal gatherings, the defintion of which includes livestock markets, are controlled by legislation.
Most people in the market, whether they are selling, buying, in charge of, hauling or just viewing any of the following animals - cattle, sheep, goats (and all other ruminating animals), pigs, rabbits and poultry, are required to comply with certain ways of handling them. They must be handled with care in an appropriate manner according to their species and be fit for transport and sale in a market.
In the guide
The legislation
General requirements
Duties imposed on market authorities/operators
Unfit animals
Identification
Sales of calves
Young lambs and goat kids
Bio-security - footbaths
Bio-security - protective clothing
Bio-security - animal area
Bio-security - livestock vehicles
Penalties for non-compliance
